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Summary

Male physiotherapists, though a minority in Quebec's physiotherapy (PT) workforce, hold more leadership roles. Women PTs face more sanctions for documentation and billing issues.

Keywords:

gender identity health workforce leadership physiotherapy specialty workload

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Area of Science:

Physiotherapy
Gender Studies
Healthcare Professions

Background:

The physiotherapy profession in Quebec is predominantly female.
Understanding gender dynamics is crucial for professional development and equity.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate gender disparities in Quebec's physiotherapy (PT) profession.
Examining practice areas, professional advancement roles, disciplinary actions, and student perceptions.

Main Methods:

Data sourced from Canadian Institute of Health Information and Quebec Professional Order of Physiotherapy.
Analysis of university websites and PT association data.
Survey of physiotherapy students at Université de Montréal.

Main Results:

The PT workforce in Quebec is 76.6% women; however, men hold leadership positions in PT associations.
University tenure-track positions show near-equal gender distribution (46% male, 54% female).
Disciplinary actions varied by gender: males for sexual misconduct and continuing education, females for documentation and billing.

Conclusions:

Despite comprising 23.4% of the workforce, male physiotherapists are overrepresented in leadership roles.
Gender differences exist in disciplinary actions and student career interests, with men showing more interest in administration.